Public Notice: Our COVID Problem, in Two Charts

Why we’re not leaving Stage 5 any time real soon

"...for comments on the Capital Express Central project – TxDOT's massive rebuild of I-35 through Downtown – is this..."

Sept. 24, 2021 News Column by Nick Barbaro

More Money, More Options for I-35

The decades-long plan to rebuild Interstate 35 through the heart of Austin is picking up speed

"...commission Chairman J. Bruce Bugg Jr.'s comments (as per TxDOT's press release) that "if Austin wants to continue to..."

March 6, 2020 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

A Sign Ahead of Its Time?

District 6 Council candidate Jimmy Flannigan takes aim at incumbent Don Zimmerman for allegedly posting campaign signs too early

"...be removed within 10 days after the election), along TxDOT roadways, as per Texas Ethics Commission rules via TxDOT...."

July 29, 2016 News Feature by Mary Tuma

Naked City

Headlines and happenings from Austin and beyond

"...issued a public call to action in response to TxDOT's decision to cut the state's major source of bicycle-trail..."

Dec. 29, 2006 News Feature

McCracken Charges Toll Road Cover-up

Council Member says toll road proponents overplayed direness of funding situation

"...posting on its Web site. These projects, identified by TxDOT as "allocated" projects, are picked for construction. They aren't..."

Jan. 28, 2005 News Feature by Kimberly Reeves

Here Come the Transporters

In the endless Central Texas transportation wars, the lions and the lambs look for ways to make peace

"...made up, and CTRMA Executive Director Mike Heiligenstein and TxDOT district engineer Bob Daigh did get a couple of..."

June 4, 2004 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

The Common Law

Cars – the Texas Lemon Law (part 2)

"...can be filed with the Motor Vehicles Division of TxDOT. Complaint forms can be downloaded on the TxDOT Web..."

April 9, 2004 Column by Luke Ellis

Naked City

Priscilla Owen finds her inner liberal in an opinion defending free speech.

"...The initial suit challenging THBA was brought against TxDOT by West Texas lawyer Pat Barber, who -- in..."

July 11, 2003 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Redrawing the Road Map

CAMPO expansion may change the roles of the Central Texas transportation game.

"...postponed CAMPO's final decision on expansion, while CAMPO and TxDOT researched if Hays would jeopardize any road funding by..."

Jan. 31, 2003 News Feature by Dave Mann

Naked City

Praying for 183

"...was approved in 1985, the Texas Dept. of Transportation (TxDOT) has spent considerable time securing funding, snaring right-of-way land,..."

June 21, 2002 News Feature by Dave Mann

Naked City

West Austin neighbors oppose MoPac's expansion, Thomas Henderson may be spending his lottery winnings to help elect Danny Thomas, ALGPC makes its endorsements for city council

"...Side neighborhood groups, were just a little mystified that TxDOT would even consider building an upper deck on MoPac..."

April 7, 2000 News Feature by Amy Smith

Alternatives for Getting From Here to There

"...Blue Line -- Austin-San Antonio To be determined by TXDOT study To be determined by TXDOT study To be..."

July 23, 1999 News Feature

Traffic Stop

Neighborhood Concerns

"...of traffic threatening to raise the accident numbers higher, TxDOT officials say they have little choice but to try..."

June 11, 1999 News Feature by Lee Simmons

King of the Roads

"...At worst, TxDOT has been accused of insinuating itself — and its..."

April 9, 1999 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...corridor through Oak Hill. The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is reviewing the study, but is not obligated to..."

Feb. 21, 1997 News Feature

Edwards Aquifer: No Limits Yet

"...advocacy group, said that the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) ranks 48th in the nation for speed of implementing..."

July 19, 1996 News Feature

Naked City

Off the Desk:

"...will replace the one the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is pushing...."

June 28, 1996 News Feature

Stormwater Quality Control: The State of a Young Art

"...used on 23% of the drainage area at six TxDOT construction sites studied by the University of Texas Center..."

Jan. 19, 1996 News Feature

Off the Desk

"...(ATS) may soon ask the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) to slow down its area road maintenance activities on..."

Dec. 22, 1995 News Feature

Opinion: Highway Caps Are Not Austin’s Priority

Council Member Mike Siegel makes the case against funding the I-35 cap and stitch project

"...I understand the motivation for the caps. TxDOT forced the I-35 expansion through the heart of our..."

May 16, 2025 Column by Mike Siegel

Austin Moves Up Target Date for Net-Zero Emissions Goal

City emphasizes equity as it ramps up climate action

"...lanes to) Interstate 35 through the city center, what TxDOT calls the Capital Express Central project. The letter, which..."

Oct. 1, 2021 News Feature by Austin Sanders

Opinion: Oak Hill Road Plan Is Taxpayer Abuse

The argument against TxDOT's plan for a freeway flyover at the intersection of U.S. 290 and Texas 71

"...supposed to be all on the ground level, in TxDOT plans first approved in 1988. TxDOT now wants all..."

Sept. 17, 2021 Column by Carol Cespedes

Close-up on the Capital Express Central Project

New visions for Downtown, and alternatives to the costly rebuild

"...project is the complicated and costly middle third of TxDOT's I-35 rebuild within Austin. TxDOT is considering two alternatives..."

Sept. 10, 2021 News Feature

Day Trips: FM 457 Bridge, Sargent

I can see for miles

"...either end of the span over the ship channel. TxDOT calls it the "corkscrew bridge" and locals call the..."

May 14, 2021 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Various Possibilities for the Future of I-35

So many options, but only one (or none) can be our new highway

"...boulevard tying together the UT Athletics venues. 4) Triple-decker TxDOT concept, UT campus One of the concepts under study..."

June 21, 2019 News Feature

CAMPO Throws Money at I-35

$400 million in new funding will go to the "Capital Express" project

"...quest to upgrade I-35 through Central Austin. The current TxDOT vision for adding capacity to the 28-mile stretch from..."

May 10, 2019 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

With Little Enthusiasm, City OKs Opting Into Oak Hill Parkway Project

Plus more items from City Council's first substantive meeting of the year

"...to reject Items 30-32, a deal that would send TxDOT $3.3 million from the city's 2016 Mobility Bond for..."

Feb. 8, 2019 News Feature by Nina Hernandez

The Grinch That Stole Oak Hill

Texas Department of Transportation releases environmental report on the agency's plans for the intersection of U.S. 290 West and Texas 71

"...TxDOT proposes to reconstruct and widen the two highways (from..."

Jan. 4, 2019 News Feature by Michael King

Safer Service

"...was that taxi drivers were only subject to a TxDOT fingerprint/background check that did not involve all 50 states,..."

April 19, 2016 Postmarks

Where the Sidewalks End

Austin's patchwork sidewalk system has a history – and just maybe a better future

"...it's not about money, but a question of culture. TxDOT is highway-centric, so they design roads like highways, with..."

July 11, 2014 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

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